Visiting Locations in Sheikhupura Pakistan

Hiran Minar

Hiran Minar, also known as Royal hunting resort, was built by Mughal Emporer in memory of his pet Antelope, named Mans Raj, in 1607 in Skeikhupura, also known as Jahangirpura. It is located at the distance of 5 km from Sheikhupura Railway Station and accessed via Hafizabad Road. A 30-meter high tower was constructed on his grave, which is circular and tapers toward its top on the flat platform. There is a spiral staircase having 108 steps inside the tower that leads to the top of the top. There are 210 square holes in the outer surface of the tower to accommodate the birds living in the surrounding jungle.

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Khanpur Canal

Khanpur Canal, also known as Canal Upper Chenab, starts from the River Chenab at Head Marala and ends in the River Ravi. It is a beautiful lake within the shades of trees, which gives it a very splendid view at various locations. One of that beautiful and charming locations is near Sheikhupura on Lahore-Sargodha Road. People often stay there to enjoy the cool breeze and pleasant atmosphere of Khanpur Canal.

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Sheikhupura Fort

Sheikhupura Fort was built in 1607 in Sheikhupura in the reign of Emporer Jahangir, designed by Sikander Moeen. It was altered in the Sikh regime and many of the decorations of buildings inside the fort have Sikh-style frescoes. It was used by Jahangir for accommodation during his visit to a hunting place, known as Hiran Minar.

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Siphon Fishing Point

Siphon is the important fishing point in Sheikhupura district near Lahore city at the Ravi River, near the border between Pakistan and India. It can be accessed through G. T. Road, turning left from Jallo near Wagha Border at the distance of 28 km from Lahore Railway Station. It can also be accessed from Lahore - Islamabad Motorway M-1, Lahore-Kala Khatie Narang Road and turn right to Ghazi Kakka Road at the distance of 69 km from Sheikupura Batti Chowk.

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